SB508

Schools; making certain whistleblower protections applicable to support employees. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB508 extends whistleblower protections to support employees in schools, aligning them with those of teachers.

Oklahoma SB508 amends the state's whistleblower protections to include support employees in schools, ensuring they can disclose public information or report violations without fear of disciplinary action. This bill mandates that school districts prominently display these protections where teachers and support employees can see them. It emphasizes that these protections do not override students' or parents' rights to confidentiality under FERPA. The act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, due to its declaration of emergency status.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Education Committee: DO PASS

11 Yea

RRRDRRDRRDR

0 Nay

History

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Johns (principal House author)

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Education committee; CR filed